Checkpoint 1 Practice- Passage 2 & 3

Which sentence best states a main idea of the passage?

• Mountain biking is a sport that takes a certain set of skills, special equipment, and safety precautions.

• A mountain biker must exercise and be in good shape.

• Mountain bikers compete in many events.

• If you can do a wheelie, you can jump over objects in your way.

Which detail from the passage best supports the correct answer to Part A?

• "On a trail, a wheelie might be the best way to get over a fallen log." (paragraph 6)

• "Biking calls for strong leg and arm muscles, so don't forget your deep knee bends and push-ups." (paragraph 5)

• "Mountain bikers compete in four kinds of events." (paragraph 10)

• "Mountain bikers take their bikes where they never used to go, and they use special skills and equipment to do it." (Paragraph 3)

How does the information in paragraphs 4 and 5 support a main idea of the article?

• by describing what muscles are used in mountain biking

• by showing how mountain biking can be painful

• by giving details about mountain biking competitions

• by explaining how to prepare for mountain biking

Why should people who want to mountain bike ask questions at bike stores?

• to learn where they are allowed to ride their bikes

• to make sure they choose the right type of bike

• to make sure they have the right kind of helmet

• to figure out if they can do mountain biking tricks

Which sentence from the text best summarizes a main idea of the passage?

• "Ask questions at bike stores, but remember, they want to sell you a bike, so think carefully about what they tell you." (paragraph 5)

• "Check with friends who already take part in the sport." (paragraph 4)

• "Maneuvering your bike on off-road trails calls for skills not usually used around your neighborhood." (paragraph 6)

• "The winner is the first to make it through a tough course filled with obstacles like sharp turns, logs, rocks, streams, and jumps." (paragraph 11)

Broadslides, bunny-hops, and jumps will also be a part of your arsenal as you attack a biking trail.

What does "arsenal" mean in this sentence?

• a set of skills

• a bike store

• a type of bike

• a place to mountain bike

According to paragraph 13, why do some mountain biking events need to be watched closely?

• to keep track of riders' mistakes

• to make sure riders wear helmets

• to make sure riders are staying safe

• to keep track of riders' times

According to the passage, select TWO kinds of skills you will need when you are mountain biking.

• drinking water while riding

• eating while riding

• braking techniques

• bike-repair skills

• neighborhood bike riding skills

Why should you make sure you have good braking techniques and gear shifting skills if you are going to be a mountain biker?

• in case your bike gets a flat tire or bent rim

• so you can jump over a wooden log

• to make sure you stay in shape

• to make sure you know what to do since things can happen fast while riding

According to the passage, select TWO ways mountain biking would be different than biking on the street.

• You need a special kind of bike.

• You can compete in events, such as cross country, hill climbs, trails, and downhills.

• You can buy your bike at the bike shop.

• You need to use braking techniques.

• You need a bike helmet.